Just said this in the other thread, but I think one of Chia or McLellan is getting fired, and that's why they're putting off the press conference. As much as everyone here wants to think that Chiarelli is a coward and is hiding from the media, that's absurd given that it wouldn't even be that difficult of a presser. Disappointing season, gonna reassess, yada yada. No one is running from that. Makes me think there are currently decisions being made on the staff. McLellan going to Saskatchewan might mean a meeting was delayed.
Now THAT little nugget is interesting. I’m guessing the reference is the pope thing. Could also be a smoke signals reference ie signs of change?
Love him or hate him no one is more plugged into the goings on with the Oilers than Stauffer.
My guess is either the assistant coaches are canned, Chia is canned, or Chia moves into a pure president of hockey ops role and they announce the search for a new GM, kind of like what Carolina did.
If anything is going to happen, this seems to be the most likely scenario.
Not quite the 20th yet, so we can scratch that one of the list.The puff of smoke could mean Bobby Nicks came up with a new recipe.
It wouldn't be ideal, but I could live with Chia being only POHO and someone else taking over GM duties so long as that GM has autonomy and isn't just a puppet.
If that was the case, I'm surprised none of them insiders have mentioned a peep about it. Earth to Rishaug, Bob, Lebrun, and Dreger.
Maybe it just happened. Soundwave said Stauffer ended his show with the smoke comment.If that was the case, I'm surprised none of them insiders have mentioned a peep about it. Earth to Rishaug, Bob, Lebrun, and Dreger.
It wouldn't be ideal, but I could live with Chia being only POHO and someone else taking over GM duties so long as that GM has autonomy and isn't just a puppet.
I agree, which is why I think there's nothing coming, but one can wish. I think Chia actually could do alright in the POHO - keeps him away from making trades and contracts.
So we're getting ourselves a new Oilers Pope. Unfortunately, the Pope is chosen from among the cardinals, which I think in our cases means it's guaranteed to be a 80s dynasty guy. I eagerly await our new religious systems play next year, we'll lose games but three days later watch out.
Stauffer made an odd comment ending Oilers Now. "You might see a puff of smoke coming from Rogers Place tomorrow". Don't think it means anything but doesn't that usually signify a change in higher up leadership occurring (ie: a new Pope)?
So we're getting ourselves a new Oilers Pope. Unfortunately, the Pope is chosen from among the cardinals, which I think in our cases means it's guaranteed to be a 80s dynasty guy. I eagerly await our new religious systems play next year, we'll lose games but three days later watch out.
I agree with the bold. McLellan has given his conference, answered some tough questions, and was fairly positive, all things considered. Maybe I read too much into people's disposition, but he didn't seem like a guy who was super concerned about his future.
I think it's very strange that Chiarelli has been a ghost. There is even some confusion about when his presser is going to be. "Maybe in an hour, maybe at the end of the week. We'll keep you updated. . ." These things are usually pretty organized and planned out, which makes me wonder if there is something going on behind the scenes. Stauffer's comment about white smoke is interesting.
I doubt you'll be alone in that endeavor.I swear to Gord if we are getting a new GM and we don’t conduct a thorough search and interview process of the best available candidates and just hire some ex-Oiler from the 80’s I will pull my hair out and light a bonfire of Oiler merchandise.
Chia to POHO, Keith Gretzky interim GM, and hire someone ****ing qualified.
If that was the case, I'm surprised none of them insiders have mentioned a peep about it. Earth to Rishaug, Bob, Lebrun, and Dreger.
If that happens, then the next GM will be Tambo V2.0. Another puppet that isn't qualified for the job. Someone to take the fall so that everyone in the OBC, including Chia, can keep their jobs.
Based on how this team operates my money is on Keith Gretzky getting the GM job if Chiarelli is out. I don't think the Oilers have ever done a search or interview process.I swear to Gord if we are getting a new GM and we don’t conduct a thorough search and interview process of the best available candidates and just hire some ex-Oiler from the 80’s I will pull my hair out and light a bonfire of Oiler merchandise.
Chia to POHO, Keith Gretzky interim GM, and hire someone ****ing qualified.
Stop bashing pineapples.
Rishaug’s been in Humboldt talking with people having the worst week of their lives. He gets a pass from me on this.
And they won’t start now. The old guard is threatened mightily by new blood in the organization.Based on how this team operates my money is on Keith Gretzky getting the GM job if Chiarelli is out. I don't think the Oilers have ever done a search or interview process.
I agree with the bold. McLellan has given his conference, answered some tough questions, and was fairly positive, all things considered. Maybe I read too much into people's disposition, but he didn't seem like a guy who was super concerned about his future.
makes you wonder if that happens they will have more salary tied up in ops that players. should just **** can him ,but seems unlikleyIt wouldn't be ideal, but I could live with Chia being only POHO and someone else taking over GM duties so long as that GM has autonomy and isn't just a puppet.